Is there a place I can take an old MacBook to recycle?

• What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

Note Step 7 should device function adequately & desire to let new owner use it.

Good luck & happy trails!🌻

What a thoughtful question! Yes, apple has an excellent recycling program and a trade-in program -- either way you're doing right by the planet and that's a great thing.

Have a great day!

-- JDee